Rollover crash involving semi reported on I-5 in south Tacoma
PIERCE COUNTY, WA -- A rollover collision was reported Thursday afternoon involving a semi-truck and a smaller car on Interstate 5 near Tacoma's Excelsior area, according to Washington State Patrol. 🚨 1Car/semi #collision on northbound I-5, just south of S 56th Street in @CityofTacoma. Troopers, @wsdot_tacoma, and aid at scene. The right three lanes...
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Man injured after two-car crash in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood
SEATTLE, WA -- Crews extricated a 71-year-old man from a wreck Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle accident near the Maple Leaf neighborhood in north Seattle, reports Seattle Fire Department. NE 88th St & 17th Ave NE: Crews are responding to reports of a 2-vehicle collision with one person trapped in their vehicle. Please avoid...
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UPDATE: Teen suspect identified in July’s Maple Valley hit-and-run
MAPLE VALLEY, WA -- A 15-year-old girl was identified Wednesday as a suspect involved in a July hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Maple Valley, according to King County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the fatal collision occurred on the 23800 block of Southeast 216th Street at approximately 5:00 a.m. A 53-year-old man had...
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How Are Truck Accidents Different from Other Auto Accidents?
When two small cars collide, significant damage and injuries can occur. However, an accident involving a commercial truck can be destructive and deadly. Even if the crash occurs at low speeds, the smaller vehicle occupants will likely suffer more serious injuries than the truck driver. In 2019, 4,119 people died in accidents involving large trucks. Only...
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Man dies after crush accident involving semi-truck in Kent
KING COUNTY, WA -- A man was killed Sunday after a semi-truck he was repairing moved off its jack and rolled onto him in front of a Kent residence, reported KIRO 7 News. Puget Sound Fire said first responders arrived at the scene shortly before 8:26 p.m. and rushed to remove the truck off...
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Crews extricate victim from wreck near SE Magnolia area in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA -- Crews responded to a rollover crash Sunday morning after receiving a report about a trapped occupant near Seattle's Southeast Magnolia neighborhood, according to Seattle Fire Department. Crews responding to 28th Ave. W. and W. Barrett St. for vehicle on its side with report of one trapped person inside. Avoid area. —...
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At least 1 person severely injured in possible DUI crash on SR-99
EVERETT, WA – At least one person was severely injured in a collision caused by a suspected intoxicated driver on State Route 99 late last night, according to the Washington State Patrol. Causing driver was placed in custody. This is currently being investigated as a Vehicular Assault (suspected DUI). https://t.co/sjKwteztwm pic.twitter.com/5kkbQ2eSFi — Trooper Rocky...
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